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We're getting ready for a phased re-opening of our galleries from August, and we're looking forward to welcoming you all back soon. Look out for updates on our website, social media and email newsletters.

  • Temples to Tenements | Photographs of Architecture
    Exhibition Coming Soon

    Temples to Tenements | Photographs of Architecture

    Portrait

    Dates to be confirmed

    Gallery Closed due to Covid-19

    Free

    More info
  • Creative Change Makers Programme
    Special event

    Creative Change Makers Programme

    Portrait

    Mon 27 - Fri 31 Jul 2020
    10am - 3pm

    £250.00

    More info
  • Gallery Social: Bright Star | The Art and Life of King James VI and I (for anyone affected by dementia)
    Tour

    Gallery Social: Bright Star | The Art and Life of King James VI and I (for anyone affected by dementia)

    Portrait

    Fri 28 Aug 2020

    10:30am - 12 noon

    Free

    Cancelled

    More info
  • British Sign Language (BSL) Tour: James VI & I - Bright Star of the North
    Tour SOLD OUT

    British Sign Language (BSL) Tour: James VI & I - Bright Star of the North

    Portrait

    Sat 19 Sep 2020

    11am - 12:30pm

    Free

    Cancelled

    More info
  • Amplified Tour: Bright Star | The Art and Life of King James VI and I
    Tour SOLD OUT

    Amplified Tour: Bright Star | The Art and Life of King James VI and I

    Portrait

    Sun 20 Sep 2020

    11am - 12 noon

    Free

    Cancelled

    More info
  • Gallery Social: Temples to Tenements| Photographs of Architecture (for anyone affected by dementia)
    Tour

    Gallery Social: Temples to Tenements| Photographs of Architecture (for anyone affected by dementia)

    Portrait

    Fri 25 Sep 2020

    10:30am - 12 noon

    Free

    Cancelled

    More info
  • The Remaking of Scotland | Nation, Migration, Globalisation 1760-1860
    Display

    The Remaking of Scotland | Nation, Migration, Globalisation 1760-1860

    Portrait

    Gallery Closed due to Covid-19

    Free

    More info
  • Bright Star | The Art and Life of King James VI and I
    Exhibition Coming Soon

    Bright Star | The Art and Life of King James VI and I

    Portrait

    Dates to be confirmed

    Gallery Closed due to Covid-19

    More info
  • The Modern Portrait
    Display

    The Modern Portrait

    Portrait

    Until Sun 28 Mar 2021

    Gallery Closed due to Covid-19

    Free

    More info
  • Imagining Power | The Visual Culture of the Jacobite Cause
    Display

    Imagining Power | The Visual Culture of the Jacobite Cause

    Portrait

    Gallery Closed due to Covid-19

    Free

    More info
  • Scots in ltaly | Artists and Adventurers
    Display

    Scots in ltaly | Artists and Adventurers

    Portrait

    Gallery Closed due to Covid-19

    Free

    More info
  • Reformation to Revolution
    Display

    Reformation to Revolution

    Portrait

    Gallery Closed due to Covid-19

    Free

    More info
  • Heroes and Heroines | The Victorian Age
    Display

    Heroes and Heroines | The Victorian Age

    Portrait

    Gallery Closed due to Covid-19

    Free

    More info
Guided tours and workshops

Guided tours and workshops

We look forward to welcoming all types of groups to the galleries! We have a fantastic range of guided tours, workshops and learning activities to enhance your experience of the collection and exhibitions.

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Friends go free

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About the National Galleries of Scotland

The National Galleries of Scotland cares for, develops, researches and displays the national collection of Scottish and international art and aims to engage, inform and inspire the broadest possible public.

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